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Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Exterior
Microwave, oven, dishwasher, toaster

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Water view

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms

Packet House is one of a collection of refurbished listed buildings in an historic area of Castletown in the south of the Isle of Man. Formerly the headquarters of the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company, the oldest continually operating passenger shipping company in the world. Castletown itself is full of history and the home of a number of Manx National Heritage sites.

Packet House has been lovingly refurbished to a very high standard, with 2 double bedrooms (plus a separate infant nursery) and a comfortable open plan lounge and dining area.

Sit and enjoy the fantastic views over the harbour and across to Castletown bay from the protruding viewing gallery, part of the large open plan living area. Next door is Ellan Vannin, which sleeps 6 so could be booked together for a larger group.

Castletown is a great base for a holiday, just 5 minutes from the airport and with a wide range of bars, restaurants and cafes close by. The historic Steam Railway runs through the town connecting it with the islands capital, Douglas and the seaside villages of Port Erin and Port St Mary.
Visit Isle of Man rating: 5 Star Gold

Safe, Clean, Legal COVID 19: Accredited

Ground Floor

Bedroom 1: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Ensuite: Shower, wash hand basin and w/c
Cloakroom: WC and hand basin

First Floor

Bedroom 2: King size bed, bedside cabinets, chest of drawers, wardrobe
Ensuite: Shower, wash hand basin and w/c
Nursery: Small nursery room containing cot.

Second Floor

Lounge/Dining area: Large corner sofa, Dining table and 4 chairs, Apple TV, coffee table, log burner.
Kitchen: Electric oven, electric hob, 2 fridges, freezer, dishwasher, microwave, kettle and toaster.
Utility room: Complete with washing machine and tumble dryer.

General

Parking: Parking is available close by, with additional on street parking if required
EV Charging: Electric vehicle charging is not available at the property, however, there are charging points located just a short walk away.
Changeover Day: Flexible - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets: Not accepted.
Power & Heating: Heating & Electricity included
Wifi: Free Wifi included
Bedding & Linen: Bed linen and towels provided.
Baby Equipment: High chair and cot available.
Shop: 0.1 ml Pub: 0.1 ml Bus stop: 0.1 ml

Damage: Important! We are committed to protecting our properties which is why we now take a £35 fee from each booking as a damage waiver. This is included in the price you pay and covers you for up to £500 worth of accidental damages to the property that could occur whilst you are staying.

Property manager

Island Escapes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
566296

About the neighborhood

Map
Unknown, Castletown

What's nearby

  • Nautical Museum - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • St Mary's on the Harbour - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Old House of Keys - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manx Aviation and Military Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Port Erin Beach - 11 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Douglas Ferry Station - 19 min drive
  • Isle of Man (IOM) - 3 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Colby Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Forge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Whitestone - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Oasis - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is steps from Castle Rushen, Nautical Museum, and St Mary's on the Harbour. Old House of Keys and Manx Aviation and Military Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Packet House - a holiday cottage that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Penny F.

Liked: Cleanliness
First time to the IOM
This property is excellent for two couples being able to have our own bathrooms. You would need to be fit as the living part in this accommodation is on the third floor, an advantage to see the harbour and the wonderful view. The only downfall is the sofa is quite low and very uncomfortable and the WiFi faded out, no good to watch catch up TV.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classy apartment on Castletown Harbour
Very smart and comfortable apartment, with great views from the top-floor living room bay window. Perfect accommodation for two couples - provided you are OK with the steep and narrow staircases, since the apartment is on 3 levels.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022